Montgomery County will host an open house discussion about the new master plan for Abington Township’s Lorimer Park (183 Moredon Road) on Monday, April 14, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Rydal East Elementary School, 1160 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley.
Residents are invited to review and provide feedback on draft recommendations during the open house, which will include a series of exhibits and interactive activities for all ages. Attendees will be able to:
- Participate in shaping the improvement recommendations for the park and to contribute their opinions and direction for the park’s improvement.
- Review recommendations for improvements to trails, signage, ecology, and facilities, developed based on public input and investigations into existing site conditions
- Provide feedback on recommended improvements for designs for the core of the park, including the parking lot, park entrances, ADA accessibility, improved park facilities, and connections to the Pennypack Trail; and,
Established in 1938, the 230-acre park is the county’s oldest and is noted for its variety of landscapes and features including forested areas, open meadows, and two creeks—the Pennypack Creek and Harpers Run.
“The introduction of the Pennypack Trail in 2009, a multi-use trail on SEPTA’s former Fox Chase-Newtown line, has increased public interest in the use of the park and the desire to see strategic improvements that maintain its unique ecological character and community recreational value,” the county said.
The master plan is expected to be completed in early summer 2025 and is intended to be a strategic roadmap for the implementation of recommended improvements, officials said.
Residents can also review ongoing recommendations at the County’s website or by contacting John Mandracchia, Region 3 Manager, via email at john.mandracchia@montgomerycountypa.gov or phone at (215) 947-3477.
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